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i accidentally posted a picture without the hijab on
i did it by accident but it turns out it was public so about 18 people saw so i dont know whats the ruling on it,i knew i posted it to a story of mine on snapchat but i didnt know it was the public one.i just need some consolation on what i shouldve done.i lied to everyone saying it was a wig from a...
i did it by accident but it turns out it was public so about 18 people saw so i dont know whats the ruling on it,i knew i posted it to a story of mine on snapchat but i didnt know it was the public one.i just need some consolation on what i shouldve done.i lied to everyone saying it was a wig from a shop and it was for a prank but am i sinful for lying.i dont want people to see me like that as im known for being the only girl who wears an abaya to high school.was i right or wrong
Khadijah O'shaughmessy
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Jul 21, 2024, 03:39 PM
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Does Allah love all the creation?
As those who don't belive in Allah due to any reason. Thus does Allah sustain and provide them as they deny his existence ?
As those who don't belive in Allah due to any reason. Thus does Allah sustain and provide them as they deny his existence ?
Saeeda Shaikh
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Mar 30, 2018, 01:28 PM
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Rewarding the person who helps catch a thief, Islamic or not?
Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam, In a scenario where a Muslim has something of his stolen, and another Muslim brother comes along and informs him of the thief and his whereabouts and gives a testimony of him witnessing the robbery which is later proved to be accurate and the theif is caught. In t...
Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam,
In a scenario where a Muslim has something of his stolen, and another Muslim brother comes along and informs him of the thief and his whereabouts and gives a testimony of him witnessing the robbery which is later proved to be accurate and the theif is caught.
In this case, can the owner of the stolen goods reward the brother who helped him, with a portion of that stolen goods as a token of thanks?
Is this considered imitating the kufr or unislamic in anyway or can it be understood to be encouraged?
Insaan
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Oct 24, 2018, 03:51 PM
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Is it haram to write fiction stories that include violence, as well as villains that do evil?
I have a story in mind that I want to write, but do not want to go against islamic law. The story would include heros and villains that would go to war , raids and pillaging, and evil things done by the villains. Would it be ok to have the villains do evil deeds but then be beat by the hero of the s...
I have a story in mind that I want to write, but do not want to go against islamic law. The story would include heros and villains that would go to war , raids and pillaging, and evil things done by the villains. Would it be ok to have the villains do evil deeds but then be beat by the hero of the story that promotes good deeds, and good values.
Arsan Hejrat Kordabad
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Jul 20, 2025, 06:28 PM
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Why did scholars say that doing the taslim with the imam is makrooh when the sahaba did it themselves?
As-salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa barakatoh. I came across a hadith which goes like this: > [Sahih al-Bukhari 838][1] Narrated `Itban bin Malik: > > We prayed with the Prophet (ﷺ) and used to finish our prayer with the > Taslim along with him. And many people use this hadith as a evidence that do...
As-salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa barakatoh. I came across a hadith which goes like this:
> Sahih al-Bukhari 838 Narrated `Itban bin Malik:
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> We prayed with the Prophet (ﷺ) and used to finish our prayer with the
> Taslim along with him.
And many people use this hadith as a evidence that doing the taslim with the imam is allowed and sunnah. Now my question is, how come scholars like Ibn Uthaymeen RH and others say that it is makrooh to say the taslim along with the imam when the companions did it themselves?
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> Al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said in al-Majmoo’ (3/464):
> Al-Baghawi said: It is mustahabb not to start the salaam until the
> imam has finished both taslims. This is the view of al-Shaafa’i
> according to al-Buwayti, as was quoted by al-Baghawi. He said: Whoever
> is (praying) behind an imam, when the imam has finished his salaam, he
> should say salaam to his right and his left. End quote.
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> Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said in al-Sharh
> al-Mumti’ (4/267): The scholars said: It is makrooh to say the first
> and second taslim with your imam, but if you say the first taslim
> after his first taslim and the second taslim after his second taslim,
> there is nothing wrong with that, but it is better not to say the
> taslim until after he has said both taslims. End quote.
So how came those Great scholars say that it is mustahab not to say the taslim with the imam, and that it is makrooh when it was a practice by the sahaba?
JazakAllahu Khayran.
Al_salafi
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Oct 22, 2024, 06:54 PM
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Can we hide our secret in islam
Assalamu Alaikum Mufti Sahib, I have a question. I have full knowledge of a halal trading method that I can share with people — and that 90% knowledge is enough to make them profitable. But I also have my own personal trading strategy that is separate from that and not required for success. My quest...
Assalamu Alaikum Mufti Sahib,
I have a question. I have full knowledge of a halal trading method that I can share with people — and that 90% knowledge is enough to make them profitable. But I also have my own personal trading strategy that is separate from that and not required for success.
My question is:
Is it a sin if I share the full profitable method with others but keep my own personal strategy private? Or does hiding that personal method count as hiding knowledge in Islam?
JazakAllah Khair
Abdurrehman
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Jul 17, 2025, 10:23 AM
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Ideas of Causality in ISLAM
Currently I am working on a philosophy paper, exploring the correlation between cause and effect, or in other words how present knowledge is wholly dependent upon past knowledge. I was thinking of applying some reference or explanation based on Islam. Is there anything I can talk about, with respect...
Currently I am working on a philosophy paper, exploring the correlation between cause and effect, or in other words how present knowledge is wholly dependent upon past knowledge.
I was thinking of applying some reference or explanation based on Islam. Is there anything I can talk about, with respect to the hadiths or maybe something from the Quran with regards to the past and present dependency?
EPIC Tube HD
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Oct 18, 2019, 01:00 PM
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Is it allowed to use utensils which have pictures of animals, birds or humans drawn on it?
I want to know that can I use a utensil which have pictures of animals, birds or humans drawn on it? If it is forbidden then why?
I want to know that can I use a utensil which have pictures of animals, birds or humans drawn on it?
If it is forbidden then why?
Hammad Nasir
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Sep 26, 2017, 12:53 AM
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Are credit card users entitled to zakat due to debt?
I have a close relative who on the slightest pretext swipes the credit card to make payments of purchases or medical bills. Due to which this family is constantly under debt. Can we relatives help them clear their debts by giving them zakat?
I have a close relative who on the slightest pretext swipes the credit card to make payments of purchases or medical bills. Due to which this family is constantly under debt. Can we relatives help them clear their debts by giving them zakat?
Aliya Shaikh
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Jul 2, 2015, 04:29 AM
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How many Ain ع, How many Lam ل and How many ye ي in Sura Haqqah?
How many Ain ع, How many Lam ل and How many Ye ي in Sura Haqqah? My goal is to find name علي, ʿAlī in Suratil Haqqah, and main goal is to find individual letters how many times did they repeat in this Sura. For Example in Ayatul Qursi Ain ع repeated 7 times Ayatul Qursi Lam ل repeated 25 times Aya...
How many Ain ع, How many Lam ل and How many Ye ي in Sura Haqqah? My goal is to find name علي, ʿAlī in Suratil Haqqah, and main goal is to find individual letters how many times did they repeat in this Sura.
For Example in Ayatul Qursi Ain ع repeated 7 times
Ayatul Qursi Lam ل repeated 25 times
Ayatul Qursi Ye ي repeated 17 times
Alex Mussa
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Jul 26, 2020, 10:39 PM
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Is there a basis in classical Islamic scholarship for the idea that mathematics is a form of worship?
I’ve come across statements by some contemporary scholars and educators suggesting that pursuing mathematics—particularly with the intention of understanding the order of creation or serving humanity—can be considered a form of *‘ibadah* (worship) in Islam. This idea resonates with how classical Mus...
I’ve come across statements by some contemporary scholars and educators suggesting that pursuing mathematics—particularly with the intention of understanding the order of creation or serving humanity—can be considered a form of *‘ibadah* (worship) in Islam.
This idea resonates with how classical Muslim civilizations valued mathematics, astronomy, and logic. Scholars like Al-Khwarizmi, Al-Biruni, and Ibn Sina made substantial mathematical contributions while being deeply religious.
*My question:*
*Is there a basis in **Qur’an**, **Hadith**, or **classical Islamic scholarship** that explicitly or implicitly supports the view that studying mathematics (or science more broadly) can be an act of worship? And are there examples from Islamic history where mathematical inquiry was treated as a spiritual or religious endeavor?*
*What I’ve considered:*
*I’ve looked into Qur’anic verses such as *“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth…”* (3:190) and some writings of Al-Ghazali, but I’d appreciate more precise scholarly references.*
F. A. Mala
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Suicide to save honour at times of war
We are at the threat of war from hindus, i want to ask if God forbidden there is a threat to our honer as women, is suicide permissible in islam as our last option?
We are at the threat of war from hindus, i want to ask if God forbidden there is a threat to our honer as women, is suicide permissible in islam as our last option?
quratulain salik
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May 13, 2025, 07:38 PM
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Can I buy and play a video game that has haram elements in it but can be easily avoid?
Assalamu'alaikum. I want to buy and play a life simulation game called The Sims 4. The game lets you control the character's life (their basic needs, career, relationships, etc). It has two modes, the first mode is creating a character and playing that character. The second mode is build mode where...
Assalamu'alaikum. I want to buy and play a life simulation game called The Sims 4.
The game lets you control the character's life (their basic needs, career, relationships, etc).
It has two modes, the first mode is creating a character and playing that character. The second mode is build mode where you build the house.
The character life mode has kissing, uncovered awrah and a lot more haram stuff in it for me to list. Basically it resembles the western culture.
Build mode is just building houses, design interiors, placing the furniture, decorating the garden and other things. No characters.
I choose this game because I see no house building games better like this one.
I only want to play the game just to build houses and design interiors.
I can even learn some interior architecture stuff and see the real picture of what the house looks like rather than sketching it.
I avoid playing the animated characters and mute the music in the game.
Is this allowed? Is this permissable? Jazāk Allāhu Khayran.
Zirah
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Mar 8, 2021, 08:05 AM
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My daughter accidentally drank her aunt' breast milk which was in a feeder. It was just two to three drops. So is her aunt now her foster mother?
My daughter accidentally without our knowledge drank her aunt's breast milk which she collected in a feeder. So is her aunt now my daughter's foster mother? She drank only two to three drops.
My daughter accidentally without our knowledge drank her aunt's breast milk which she collected in a feeder. So is her aunt now my daughter's foster mother? She drank only two to three drops.
Tahreem Abdul Quddus
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May 21, 2025, 06:12 PM
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Is it haram to do this?
Is it haram for a Muslim to leave behind their belongings for the next Muslim family to ***clean up*** (entire house) and move out for them. We have no tides to them they are sublessing the property to my family.
Is it haram for a Muslim to leave behind their belongings for the next Muslim family to ***clean up*** (entire house) and move out for them. We have no tides to them they are sublessing the property to my family.
Eugene Catchings
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How does one ensure the narrative of evolution is compatible with the Qu'ran?
Evolution, as a theory describes how life arose on Earth; it draws a genealogical tree connecting all forms of life with Man included. The [physiognomy][1] of animals hints at a certain relationship; and the discovery and elaboration of genetics brings out this relationship more explicitly. In this...
Evolution, as a theory describes how life arose on Earth; it draws a genealogical tree connecting all forms of life with Man included.
The physiognomy of animals hints at a certain relationship; and the discovery and elaboration of genetics brings out this relationship more explicitly.
In this picture Man was not literally created; but one could say that the conditions for his creation was brought about - that is the universe which follows laws that have been discovered by disciplines such as physics or chemistry; when Allah created the universe then he created it with its laws that during the evolution of the universe allows for the evolution of Man.
The Qu'ran itself says Man was created from 'dust'; if we interpret dust as matter then this is true; a man himself is continually renewed by food and drink; and these are forms of matter; so we are continually renewing ourselves.
Is this position problematic?
Mozibur Ullah
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Jun 14, 2014, 06:47 AM
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Is there a flaw in the Kalam Cosmological argument?
Why doesn't this argument work for the cosmological argument for atheism? 1.)Anything that exists needs a cause **(Check) ✔** 2.)The Universe needs a cause **(Check)✔** we know that, because the universe is running down, and something that is running down must have started at some point. The second...
Why doesn't this argument work for the cosmological argument for atheism?
1.)Anything that exists needs a cause **(Check) ✔**
2.)The Universe needs a cause **(Check)✔** we know that, because the universe is running down, and something that is running down must have started at some point. The second law of thermodynamics states that the universe is running out of usable energy and if you doubt this, look in the mirror you’re aging and running down just like everything else.
3.)So there is a First Cause **(Check)✔**
4.)The First Cause requires a decision to initiate a effect **(Check)✔**
**5.)** The First Cause is an unintelligent impersonal unconsciousness, which has only the ability to decide whether to create the universe or not create the universe spontaneously out of itself, so a Yes and No decision. When **(5.)** means Yes and No, It means that it is impersonal as to a frog which can only decide a limited amount of things, e.g to eat the bug or not eat the bug.**(❓❓❓)**
6.)Therefore Allah does not exist.**(❓❓❓)**
Now why does this argument not work? How should a Muslim respond to this?
Pringe Hampton
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If someone doesn't pray, but refrain himself from eating haram food (eg-pork), will it be regarded as good deed?
Assalamu Alaikum everyone. Lets say, there is a sunni muslim named "Farook". Farook believes everything about Islam. But, he does Not pray, due to laziness. He refrains himself from some haram things, such as- eating haram food, having sex with someone before marriage etc. Will these deeds have any...
Assalamu Alaikum everyone.
Lets say, there is a sunni muslim named "Farook". Farook believes everything about Islam. But, he does Not pray, due to laziness.
He refrains himself from some haram things, such as- eating haram food, having sex with someone before marriage etc.
Will these deeds have any importance to Allah? or, these deeds have Zero value because he is Not praying.
Please reply asap. Thanks.
Kali
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Sep 8, 2019, 07:04 PM
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Are photos, videos and other digital contents haram?
Okay, before jummah prayer in one of my local mosque, the khatib said all of us to avoid mobile and internet. He said that internet did more harm to Islam than it did any good. He also discouraged promoting Islam online and criticised the scholar who spread Islamic knowledge over internet. He mentio...
Okay, before jummah prayer in one of my local mosque, the khatib said all of us to avoid mobile and internet. He said that internet did more harm to Islam than it did any good. He also discouraged promoting Islam online and criticised the scholar who spread Islamic knowledge over internet. He mentioned that photos, videos are totally haram. Even talking over video call is haram too. He requested us too abandon our mobile in order to stay safe from internet. Now my question is, how logical is that? Are everything he said true? Is internet actually no use of Islam?
Rifat Ahmed Tusher
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Feb 7, 2025, 09:01 AM
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Is it ethically permissible (halal) or forbidden (haram) in Islam to report an undocumented immigrant to I.C.E for deportation back to their home
So I am asking this because I recently learned about the I.C.E tip form as a U.S citizen. I know a couple of illegal immigrants who came to the United States through illegal methods. I wanted to know if it was permissable to report them so they can be deported. Thank you.
So I am asking this because I recently learned about the I.C.E tip form as a U.S citizen. I know a couple of illegal immigrants who came to the United States through illegal methods. I wanted to know if it was permissable to report them so they can be deported. Thank you.
Itex Amene
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Feb 27, 2025, 04:34 AM
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